LOS ANGELES, Aug. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Bird, a leader
in environmentally friendly electric transportation, today
announced an integration with Google Maps designed to provide
easier access to shared electric vehicles for sustainable
transportation and trip planning.
Starting today, users of Google Maps will have the ability to
see the availability and location status of Bird e-scooters and
e-bikes. The integration comes on the heels of Bird's announcement
of its intention to enter the public markets through a definitive
agreement with Switchback II Corporation (NYSE: SWBK).
"As demand for sustainable transportation increases, Bird is
committed to meeting this need while simultaneously reducing street
traffic in already congested cities and towns," said Travis VanderZanden, Bird founder and CEO.
"Through our integration with Google Maps, we are making it easier
for individuals to embrace new modes of eco-friendly travel and to
ultimately eliminate our collective reliance on congestion
inducing, gas-powered cars – especially in urban settings across
the globe where a majority of trips are under five miles."
People can find Bird e-scooters and e-bikes by planning a trip
and tapping on Google Maps for directions that utilize bicycle and
micromobility lanes. If an individual selects a Bird e-scooter or
e-bike as their desired mode of transportation, Google Maps will
direct them to the Bird app by tapping a prominently displayed
"Unlock" button at the bottom of the screen. Riders who do not yet
have the Bird app are prompted to install it to their device via
the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
Availability:
This feature, rolling out in all U.S. cities where Bird
operates, is available on iOS and Android devices.
For more information about this integration and its availability
in various cities, please visit www.bird.co/blog.
About Bird:
Bird is an electric vehicle company dedicated to bringing
affordable, environmentally friendly transportation solutions such
as e-scooters and e-bikes to communities across the world. Founded
in 2017 by transportation pioneer Travis
VanderZanden, Bird is rapidly expanding. Today, it provides
fleets of shared micro electric vehicles to riders in more than 300
cities globally and makes its products available for purchase at
www.bird.co and via leading retailers and distribution partners.
Bird partners closely with the cities in which it operates to
provide a reliable and affordable transportation option for people
who live and work there.
About Switchback II Corporation:
Switchback II Corporation was formed for the purpose of
effecting a merger, amalgamation, share exchange, asset
acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business
combination with one or more businesses or entities. Switchback
focused its search for a target business in the broad energy
transition or sustainability arena targeting industries that
require innovative solutions to decarbonize in order to meet
critical emission reduction objectives.
Media Contact
Jed Hamilton
BirdPR@icrinc.com
Investor Contact
Caitlin
Churchill
BirdIR@icrinc.com
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SOURCE Switchback II Corporation